Messi Leads Inter Miami to 3-2 Victory Over NYCFC

In a thrilling match on Sunday, Lionel Messi scored his 901st career goal, leading Inter Miami to a 3-2 victory over NYCFC, which was New York City's first loss of the Major League Soccer season. The match saw Argentine defender Gonzalo Lujan open the scoring for Inter Miami in the fourth minute with a right-footed shot into the lower right corner.

NYCFC responded in the 17th minute with a free kick goal from Nicolás Fernández, who blasted a left-footed shot into the upper left corner. Messi had several chances in the first half, including a missed fast break in the 27th minute and a shot that hit the crossbar in the 42nd minute.

NYCFC took the lead in the 59th minute with a goal from Agustín Ojeda. However, Messi equalized in the 61st minute with a powerful left-footed free kick.

Micael then scored the game-winner in the 74th minute with a header, sealing the victory for Inter Miami.